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In terms of band theory, what is the difference
(i) between a conductor and an insulator.
(ii) between a conductor and a semiconductor?
(i) between a conductor and an insulator.
(ii) between a conductor and a semiconductor?
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(i) In case of conductor, the energy gap between the valence band and the conduction band is very small or there is overlapping between valence and conduction band whereas in case of insulator the energy gap between the valence band and the conduction band is very large.
(ii) In case of conductor, there is very small energy gap or there is overlapping between valence and conduction band but in a semiconductor there is always a small energy gap between valence and conduction band.
(ii) In case of conductor, there is very small energy gap or there is overlapping between valence and conduction band but in a semiconductor there is always a small energy gap between valence and conduction band.
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